The Myth of "Relatable" Comedy: Why Truth Matters More Than Realism

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 14/09/2026

We are constantly told comedy has to be “relatable”. But some of the best comedies are built on heightened characters, absurd situations, and people you would avoid at a buffet. So why do they still work?

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The Hook Episode Ten sitcom episodes for people who swear they “don’t really like comedy”

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 01/09/2026

If someone says they don’t like sitcoms, these are the episodes to show them. Ten brilliant gateway episodes from Frasier to Fleabag that prove exactly why sitcoms work.

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Fleabag: Ten Years On & It Still Feels Like a Quiet Revolution

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 21/07/2026

Ten years after Fleabag first aired, we look back at the comedy that redefined female characters, grief, love, and breaking the fourth wall.

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The Joke That Shouldn't Work (But Does): Why the daftest sitcom moments are often the smartest

Jacquie J Sarah

Published on: 07/06/2026

Why do some sitcom jokes sound ridiculous on paper but work perfectly on screen? A look at behaviour, character, timing and performance in great TV comedy.

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